Horsetan Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Or the ABS Bermuda triangle for kits.... Thanks for putting this earworm in my head: http://youtu.be/USTEYpJzugI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 End of an era. So many useful parts over many years. From the 14xx smoke box door to the J72 compensated chassis kit.... Dave was always very helpful with advice about what to get and how to use it. Hope he is doing ok in retirement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocp Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Such a shame they have closed down, they were my only way of getting Alan Gibson wheels online pain free. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Country Mon Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Web site dead now so doesn't even look like we'll get any news of a potential take over if there was one Shame another supplier of decent components of the shopping list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I am extremely saddened to find out that Mainly Trains has stopped trading. I have used them a number of times and with always good service. However may I add that whatever the reason for the shops closure, may the owner have a safe and relaxing retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow_Hawk Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Its unfortunate to hear that Mainly Trains finally closed, but its not a surprise. I always had excellent service from them, and they were the only source for many parts and tools that I couldn't find here in the US. I also purchased a number of their wagon detailing etches throughout the years, which helped me complete multiple projects. The owner was always helpful, and friendly. I wonder if their etches and castings will become part of another range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Its unfortunate to hear that Mainly Trains finally closed, but its not a surprise. I always had excellent service from them, and they were the only source for many parts and tools that I couldn't find here in the US. I also purchased a number of their wagon detailing etches throughout the years, which helped me complete multiple projects. The owner was always helpful, and friendly. I wonder if their etches and castings will become part of another range. I was wondering exactly the same about their own range of etches and castings. Would be a shame if they disappeared like so many other similar items that are no longer available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2017 I spoke to Gary at 247 about a year ago, and he was trying to buy the range, but sadly I haven't spoken to him since, and with the change in 247 ownership I wonder if this actually happened? Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2017 I was wondering exactly the same about their own range of etches and castings. Would be a shame if they disappeared like so many other similar items that are no longer available. Is there anyone on here who knows Chris to ask him? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D860 VICTORIOUS Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 My parents retired to Chandlers Ford,and upon visiting them and exploring the area I was amazed to come across the Mainly Trains emporium in the precinct. I bought lots of stuff there,admittedly all r-t-r,and the service was always friendly and helpful. All the best to the owners in their retirement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I spoke to Gary at 247 about a year ago, and he was trying to buy the range, but sadly I haven't spoken to him since, and with the change in 247 ownership I wonder if this actually happened? Andy G Gary may have got the range But if he did there were not in the sale of 247 to myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2017 Bump. As the thread has gone quiet, I presume no one knows the whereabouts of the etches and they are lost and gone forever? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sej Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Has there been any news on the Mainly Trains etches becoming available again? Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalKat Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Curiously I was thinking about them last night.................................. I do hope they return Emma 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2017 Assuming that Dave was not etching these himself, the tools are probably languishing in a drawer somewhere at an etcher's. Surely he, or family, can be found and asked about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnhale Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Re Mainly Trains closing and Dave Cleal taking a well earned retirement. Amoung the MT Range were a good number of detail etches etc. Ranging from loco steps to grills to protect the glass on tank loco cabs, and wagon details such as the ironwork to detail a wooden wagon.solebar! Can anybody advise if any other small parts supplier has.or can continue to provide the etches, Did Dave Cleal have the copyright, or do they still belong to Ian Rice? Any positive confirmed information would be welcomed. I'm sure I am not alone in hoping they can still be purchased?? Restoration Nut 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 Can anybody advise if any other small parts supplier has.or can continue to provide the etches, Irrelevant to your ask but I was thinking the exact same thing this morning... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2017 Irrelevant to your ask but I was thinking the exact same thing this morning... You're not the first to ask. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvian Tennant Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Any chance Wizard Models could look into it. He seems to be doing a good job of keeping stock of the old supplies coming. Edited January 11, 2018 by Sylvian Tennant 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Rumney Models list some wagon detailing components:- http://website.rumneymodels.co.uk/wagon-detailing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 It would be nice if somebody on here knows Dave and asks him what happened to the said etches. Is there anybody? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 It would be nice if somebody on here knows Dave and asks him what happened to the said etches. Is there anybody? Might Mr Rice be able to shed any light on things? I believe he designed many of the etches. Shame if they're gone...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2018 It would be nice if somebody on here knows Dave and asks him what happened to the said etches. Is there anybody? Regrettably, an oft asked question hereabouts, always with the same (lack of) reply. I knew once you got south of Bristol there is only a land of dragons, but to totally disappear of the face of the earth is quite an achievement. Presumably, those in the know don't frequent RMWeb? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc123 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Hi everyone, I'm Dave Cleal, son of the Dave Cleal of Mainly Trains. Sadly my Father died in January 2017, after living with cancer for ten years. I'm pleased to say that we've reached an agreement with Andrew Hartshorne of Wizard Models who's bought the rights to the Mainly Trains products from the family. We are very happy that the range has a future. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocp Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Terribly sorry to hear about your loss Dave, but it is fantastic to hear Andrew at Wizard is taking over the Mainly Trains range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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